Protection From Computer Virus


 
 
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Protection from Computer Virus

Virus:

Virus infects computer system if latest updated version of an Antivirus program is not installed.Latest Antivirus software should be installed on computer to protect it from viruses.

Antivirus Software:

It is an application software that is designed to prevent,search for,detect and remove viruses and other malicious software like worms,Trojans,adware and more.It consists of computer programs that attempt to identify threats and eliminate computer viruses and other malware.

Some popular antivirus software

(i) Avast

(ii) K7

(iii) Nortron

(iv) Avg etc.

A computer system can be protected from virus by following these precautions:

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Question : 1

What is the most common tool used to restrict access to a computer system ?

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

A computer system can be protected from virus by following these precautions:

1. The Antivirus software must be upgraded regularly.

2. The latest and updated version of Antivirus and firewall should be installed on the computer.

3. USB drives should not be scanned for viruses, and should be used on infected computers.

4. Junk or unknown emails should not be opened and must be deleted straightaway.

Which of the following statement is Incorrect?

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following is/are antivirus software?

Right Option : D
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